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American Horror Story: Freak Show

Network
FX
Genre
Horror
Premiered
8 October, 2014

American Horror Story: Freak Show is the fourth season of the FX horror anthology television series American Horror Story, created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. It premiered on October 8, 2014 and concluded on January 21, 2015. This season is mainly set in 1952 Jupiter, Florida, telling the story of one of the last remaining freak shows in the United States, and their struggle for survival. Returning cast members from the previous seasons of the series include: Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Frances Conroy, Denis O'Hare, Emma Roberts, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Jessica Lange, Grace Gummer, Gabourey Sidibe, Danny Huston, Jamie Brewer, and Mare Winningham, along with new cast members Michael Chiklis and Finn Wittrock. Ben Woolf also returned to the series. This is the first season of the series that is not strictly anthological, with Lily Rabe, Naomi Grossman, and John Cromwell reprising their roles from the series's second cycle, Asylum.

Starring Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Michael Chiklis, Frances Conroy, Denis O'Hare, Emma Roberts, Finn Wittrock, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Jessica Lange
Country of origin United States
No. of episodes 13
Original network FX

About American Horror Story: Freak Show

A freak show in 1952 Jupiter, Florida struggles to survive after a few members and some locals are stabbed to death. The show was created by Ryan Murphy.

Achievement of American Horror Story: Freak Show

The series was nominated for eight Primetime Emmy Awards, but won none. However, it did win Five Creative Arts Emmys. 

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Latest information about American Horror Story: Freak Show updated on July 28 2021.